Jean-Baptiste Colbert? Anne Robert Jacques Turgot? Anonymous? Question for Quote Investigator: Governments face resistance and resentment when they attempt to raise funds through taxation. Apparently, a French wit crafted the following vivid figurative expression. Here are two versions: Would you please explore the provenance of this saying? Reply from Quote Investigator: The earliest strong match …
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